About This Vessel
This 1999 Alden 40 Express, measures 40 ft, and is located in Chester , Connecticut, powered by 2x Yanmar 6LYA-STE 350.00HP.
MATRIARCH is an exceptional Alden 40 Express Cruiser that has been extremely well maintained and continually upgraded by knowledgeable owners. One of only two 40' Express Cruisers built by Alden from the larger 46'/49' hull mold, she has a tremendous amount of volume for a 40' boat, providing two staterooms, a spacious galley, comfortable head with separate shower, large wheelhouse, and a proper engine room with excellent access.The larger hull and substantial beam also give MATRIARCH a very solid and comfortable ride. Powered by twin Yanmar 350 HP diesels, she cruises comfortably at 18 knots at 2,850 RPM. She is a well-built, capable yacht that is equally at home cruising New England or making longer passages.An extensive exterior cosmetic refit was completed during the winter of 2020–21 at Maine Yacht Center, including a freshly Awlgriped hull. As part of the work, all deck hardware was removed, properly prepped and rebedded, and the deck surfaces were primed and freshly painted with non-skid. In 2023, the bottom was sandblasted and received a new barrier coat and bottom paint. She has continued to be maintained to a very high standard since.MATRIARCH is a unique opportunity to own a properly built Alden with exceptional volume, a proven hull design, and a level of care and updating that is rarely found in a boat of this age. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Hull & Deck
Awlgrip hull and topsidesAwlgrip boot topTeak toe railsTeak house trimTeak eye brow moldingsTeak wheelhouse and aft cockpit deckingStainless-steel bow and side railsFiberglass transom doorFiberglass swim platform with swim ladderFull-beam aft cockpit seating with storageDouble helm seatPort and starboard cockpit boarding laddersThree trunk-cabin-top hatches with screensTwo wheelhouse-top hatches with screensSix opening ports with screensCenter vent windowMarinco stainless-steel windshield wipersSaltwater and freshwater washdownAnchor windlass with foot controls45-lb Suncor anchor with 225' of chainStainless-steel dinghy davitsCustom aft sunshadeExterior canvas sun protectionCockpit and exterior cushionsStrata glass aft wheelhouse enclosure
Mechanical
Twin Yanmar 350 HP 6-cylinder diesel enginesZF 2:1 reduction transmissionsZF MicroCommander electronic engine controlsTwin Racor fuel filtersReverso engine oil-change systemWalker AirSepsStainless-steel exhaust risersPSS propeller shaft sealsStainless-steel propeller shafts5-blade bronze propellers4-blade bronze spare propellersSpurs shaft cuttersCutlass bearingsSide-Power bow thrusterZipwake automatic trim, pitch and yaw systemHydraulic steering rudder rams and pistonsThree automatic electric bilge pumpsDometic air-conditioning system with sound shieldEspar diesel heater12-gallon Raritan hot water heaterFuel capacity: 500 gallonsFresh water capacity: 160 gallonsBlack water capacity: 20 gallons
Electrical
12V DC electrical system110V AC electrical system50-amp shore powerNorthern Lights 5 kW generator with hush boxTwo Interstate 8D AGM house batteries New 2026Two Lifeline 8D AGM engine batteriesAGM generator start batteryXantrex inverter/house battery chargerPronautic engine and generator battery chargerBalmar 200-amp house-bank alternatorUpdated LED lighting throughoutFour 110V GFCI outlets12V/110V electrical panel with breakers and gaugesUnderwater lightingImtra reading lightsImtra dimmer switches
Navigation
Garmin GPSMAP 7612 chartplotterGarmin GPSMAP 7612 xsv multifunction displayGarmin Fantom 4 radar with 4' open arrayGarmin gWind wireless wind instrumentGarmin GHP Reactor autopilotGarmin autopilot controlElectronic compassGarmin GPS 19 receiverAIS 600 transceiverIcom M400 BB VHF radioKahlenberg hornsChelsea ship's clock, barometer and tide chronometer
Pilothouse
U-shaped setteeSettee converts to additional double berthHydraulic teak cocktail/dining tableChart table with storage and see-through topTV and stereoCherry joineryGenuine teak and holly soleLarge engine-room access hatchCustom aft enclosureHelm seatingScreen for center vent windowScreen for main salon door
Galley
3-burner Kenyon electric stoveMicrowave ovenIsotherm 12V/110V refrigeratorIsotherm 12V/110V drinks refrigeratorGrunert freezer chestStainless-steel sinkExtensive galley storageCentral vacuum systemLiquor and wine storage
Master Cabin
V-berth accommodating twoMattress with custom-fitted sheetsMattress pad and pillow shamsCustom berth coversImtra reading lightsOpening ports with screensCherry joineryTeak and holly sole
Guest Cabin
Upper and lower single berthsMattresses with custom-fitted sheetsMattress pads and pillow shamsCustom berth coversImtra reading lightsOpening port with screen
Head & Shower
Separate head and shower compartmentsRaritan Elegance marine toiletFreshwater or saltwater flushStainless-steel sinkHot and cold pressure waterSeparate shower compartmentReplaced shower fittingsReplaced head sinkTeak and holly soleShower and head ventilationCockpit shower with hot and cold water
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.
